# draped

/ˈdɹeɪpt/ (US) · /dɹˈeɪpt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/draped
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

covered loosely with a piece of cloth or clothing. It describes something that has fabric hanging over it in a relaxed or stylish way.

For teachers: covered or adorned with fabric that hangs in loose, graceful folds. Often used as a participial adjective to describe furniture, bodies, or architectural features.

## Examples

- The old sofa is draped in a white sheet.
- The windows were draped with heavy velvet curtains to keep the cold winter air out of the room.
- The statues in the garden were draped with thin layers of frost, giving the entire estate a ghostly and ethereal appearance in the early morning light.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the preposition 'in' or 'with' to indicate the covering material.

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